In-depth characterization of accessory gene regulator loci and associated virulence factors in tcdA+B+ Clostridioides difficile isolates by Mansoor Kodori, Zohreh Ghalavand, Abbas Yadegar, Gita Eslami, Masoumeh Azimirad, Mohammad Reza Zali

“…The study uncovered significant variability in sporulation efficiency among isolates, with high efficiency correlating with tcdC-A genotype. …”
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Association mapping for root system architecture under varying levels of phosphorus application in Brassica juncea L. Czern & Coss by Priyanka Upadhyay, Mehak Gupta, Simarjeet Kaur Sra, Gurdeep Cheema, Virender K. Sardana, Rakesh Sharda, Nitika Sandhu, Javed Akhatar, Gurpreet Kaur

“…Root system architecture (RSAr) plays a crucial role in Pi uptake from soil and thereby improving phosphorus use efficiency (PUE) of plants. Studying the genetic variability of RSAr traits across various Pi levels offers insights for enhancing crop resilience to Pi deficiency. …”
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Integrated deep eutectic solvent (DES) extraction and microwave-assisted process for algal protein extraction: Process improvement, characterizations, functional properties, and an... by May Thu Zin, Thida Kaewkod, Jeeraporn Pekkoh, Wasu Pathom-aree, Supakit Chaipoot, Gochakorn Kanthakat, Phisit Seesuriyachan, Yan-Yu Chen, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Benjamas Cheirsilp, Sirasit Srinuanpan

“…These findings highlight the potential of Spirulina and Chlorella proteins as sustainable, algal-based ingredients for functional foods and nutraceutical applications while addressing challenges in optimization, scalability, and biomass variability.…”
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Logical minimization for combinatorial structure in FPGA by P. N. Bibilo, Yu. Yu. Lankevich, V. I. Romanov

“…The paper describes the research results of application efficiency of minimization programs of functional descriptions of combinatorial logic blocks, which are included in digital devices projects that are implemented in FPGA. …”
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Exploration design for Q-learning-based adaptive linear quadratic optimal regulators under stochastic disturbances by Vina Putri Virgiani, Shiro Masuda

“…Q-learning optimizes the state-action policy by estimating the Q-function iteratively. This study proposes exploration signal design for the bias-free Q-learning algorithm that modifies the recursively defined Q-function by adding a disturbance-influenced term and utilizes an Instrumental Variable (IV) technique to resolve the bias-error issue. …”
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Jump around: Selecting Markov Chain Monte Carlo parameters and diagnostics for improved food web model quality and ecosystem representation by Gemma Gerber, Ursula M. Scharler

“…However, little information exists on how each LIM-MCMC algorithm parameter affects the degree of empirical data variability introduced into the ensemble. Further, post hoc algorithm quality diagnostics with commonly used trace plots and the coefficient of variation (CoV) rarely address critical aspects of algorithm quality, such as (1) if the returned ensemble successfully targeted the solution space distribution (stationarity), (2) correlation between ensemble solutions (mixing), and (3) if the ensemble contains enough solutions to adequately capture input data variability (sampling efficiency). …”
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An asymmetric fuzzy-based self-tuned PSO-Optimized MPPT controller for grid-connected solar photovoltaic system by Md. Naiem-Ur-Rahman, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Afsana Mimi Raka, Md. Fayzur Rahman, Md. Masud Rana, Ahmed Al Mansur, Md. Abdur Razzak

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Incorporating Neutrosophic Uncertainty in Data Envelopment Analysis by A.Almutairi, Hamiden Abd El- Wahed Khalifa, Basma E. El- Demerdash

“…In the realm of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), the assessment of relative efficiency has historically relied on deterministic variables. …”
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An Improved Adaptive Car-Following Model Based on the Unscented Kalman Filter for Vehicle Platoons’ Speed Control by Caixia Huang, Wu Tang, Jiande Wang, Zhiyong Zhang

“…Traditional models generally assume a fixed maximum speed within the optimal velocity function, which constrains effective platoon speed regulation across road segments with varying speed limits and lacks adaptability to dynamic scenarios such as changes in the platoon leader’s speed or substitution of the lead vehicle. …”
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Research on Small-Target Detection of Flax Pests and Diseases in Natural Environment by Integrating Similarity-Aware Activation Module and Bidirectional Feature Pyramid Network Mod... by Manxi Zhong, Yue Li, Yuhong Gao

“…Additionally, this paper adopts the EIOU loss function to further optimize the model’s bounding box regression, reducing the distortion of bounding boxes caused by high sample variability. …”
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Rolling Bearing Fault Diagnosis Method Based on SWT and Improved Vision Transformer by Saihao Ren, Xiaoping Lou

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A metaheuristic optimization framework inspired by virus mutations and its ability to optimize the structural design of 2D and 3D steel frames compared to other methods by Mehdi Ghasri, Hamid Reza Karimi, Abdolhamid Salarnia

“…MVPO integrates population-based exploration, simulating viral spread through intra-community interactions (guided by wavelet functions to model transmission variability) and inter-community propagation, with a two-phase mutation strategy: the first phase enhances global exploration via elongated search steps during accelerated spread, while the second phase introduces structural perturbations to escape local optima. …”
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Forecasting Industrial Electricity Consumption in Iran: A Novel Hybrid Approach for Sustainable Energy Management by Mohsen Rezaei

“…Accurately predicting industrial electricity consumption is essential for optimizing energy efficiency, and reducing costs in industrial operations. …”
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Mathematical modeling describing the performance of open loop multivariable vapor compression chiller model: implications for sustainable HVAC in social housing development by Basim Touqan, Basim Touqan, Muna Salameh

“…IntroductionThis study introduces a simplified multi-variable state-space model of a vapour compression chiller system, focusing on key components such as the condenser and evaporator.MethodsThe model is based on a previously validated state-space framework and has been further developed to generate a transfer function matrix with two inputs (refrigerant and cold carrier flow rates) and two outputs (cooling capacity and outlet temperature). …”
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Morpho‐Physiological Traits and Dehydration Tolerance of High‐Altitude Andean Wetland Vegetation in the Chilean Atacama Region by Dariel López, Patricia L. Sáez, Lohengrin A. Cavieres, Fernanda C. Beveridge, Felipe Saavedra‐Mella, León A. Bravo

“…In this study, we characterized the functional trait spectrum of dominant plant species within the Salar de Pedernales, Quebrada Leoncito (Leoncito) and Río Negro HAWAs and explored the relationships between these traits and key environmental variables. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Feed-Forward Neural Networks for Predicting Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Seybaplaya Carbonate Rock Cores by Jose W. Naal-Pech, Leonardo Palemón-Arcos, Youness El Hamzaoui

“…This work presents a comprehensive evaluation of four feed-forward artificial neural network (ANN) architectures—radial basis function (RBF), Bayesian regularized (BR), scaled conjugate gradient (SCG), and Levenberg–Marquardt (LM)—to predict UCS from three readily measured variables: water content, interconnected porosity, and real density. …”
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Effects of stand age and soil microbial communities on soil respiration throughout the growth cycle of poplar plantations in northeastern China by Xiangrong Liu, Xiangrong Liu, Lingyu Hou, Lingyu Hou, Changjun Ding, Changjun Ding, Xiaohua Su, Xiaohua Su, Weixi Zhang, Weixi Zhang, Zhongyi Pang, Yanlin Zhang, Yanlin Zhang, Qiwu Sun, Qiwu Sun

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Sol–gel auto-combustion synthesis of a novel ternary magnetic-recyclable ZnFe2O4/ZnO/CeO2 nano-photocatalyst for highly efficient visible-light-induced degradation of organic conta... by Saba Roostaei, Hanieh Ansarinejad, Elmuez A. Dawi, Forat H. Alsultany, Salman Khalaf Issa, Mina Ahmadi-Kashani, Masoud Salavati-Niasari

“…Abstract The creation and design of highly efficient photocatalysts responsive to visible light are critically required to address pressing environmental challenges. …”
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A Novel Method for Inverting Deep-Sea Sound-Speed Profiles Based on Hybrid Data Fusion Combined with Surface Sound Speed by Qiang Yuan, Weiming Xu, Shaohua Jin, Xiaohan Yu, Xiaodong Ma, Tong Sun

“…By constructing a high-resolution regional sound speed field through WOA23 and historical SSP fusion, this method effectively mitigates spatiotemporal heterogeneity and seasonal variability. The artificial lemming algorithm (ALA) is introduced to optimize the inversion of empirical orthogonal function (EOF) coefficients, enhancing global search efficiency while avoiding local optimization. …”
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Fiscal transfers and public health services in China: a macro–micro analysis by Xunhua Tu, Jie Yan, Yueyi Wang, Jing Zheng

“…IntroductionThis study innovatively integrates functional performance and systemic capacity dimensions to establish a comprehensive evaluation framework for public health services, addressing critical knowledge gaps in fiscal policy-health system interactions.MethodsUtilizing multi-source spatial panel data from 1,871 Chinese counties (2001-2020), we developed a novel assessment system combining structural equation modeling (SEM) and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation. …”
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